Geo Chp 5 Flashcards
What occurs at the meeting of warm and cold ocean currents?
Plankton, vegetation, algae, etc., which are food for the fish grow in regions where cold and warm currents meet.
Why do large numbers of fish come to areas where warm and cold currents meet?
Large numbers of fishes come here to breed, making it an extensive fishing ground.
What is an example of a significant fishing ground near North America?
The Grand Bank near the North American coast in the Atlantic Ocean.
What is an example of a significant fishing ground near Europe?
The Dogger Bank near the European coast.
What phenomenon can occur where warm and cold currents meet?
Thick fog is formed.
What is an example of fog formation due to ocean currents?
The meeting of the warm Gulf Stream and the cold Labrador currents near Newfoundland Island leads to the formation of dense fog.
What problems can fog created by ocean currents cause?
Such fogs create problems for transportation.
